"If he says 'No, I want to stay, I'm so happy here,' then he stays. But, of course, if we get a very big offer and the player wants to leave, what means is there to keep him here?"

Laudrup also admitted that Allen's involvement with Team GB in the upcoming Olympics mean that discussions about his future at the club will have to wait until after the Games.

He added: "He's a guy from here and very respected but let's talk to him.

"Of course, we can't do it now because he's with the Olympic squad so we'll have to wait.

"Until now there is nothing concrete but if there does come an important offer then we will have to talk to the player."

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